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It’s Tuesday morning, 9:17... and he – or is it she? – noticed, yet again. Or maybe you’ve just shuffled to your desk, after the proverbial “shape up or... ...” diatribe. Perhaps you feel you didn’t do anything wrong; your boss is just temperamental (or just mental)! What can you do? What should you do?
Let’s assume you love what you do (and you’re good at it). Or at least, you appreciate the career opportunities this position will bring. Or else, why bother? Quit, and find another job; yes, this is easier said than done. So if you have to deal with the situation, for whatever reason, here’s some help.
Oh, you may hear (or be thinking), “You should complain about your boss.” You may be able to file a complaint with Human Resources, your boss’ boss, and in some other suggestion box. Unless you can assure yourself complete anonymity, complaining will only cause more bad blood, tension, and perhaps guilt.
Since gossip travels fast in offices, don’t trust on anonymity – especially when your reputation and income is on the line. Of course, if there are grounds for complaints – like harassment, and other charges found in your employee’s handbook – then take the appropriate action. We’re going to assume that your boss hasn’t crossed this line.
It doesn’t matter who’s right and who’s wrong. Your job is to please the boss. You won’t have to brown-nose, but you should put these techniques to use immediately:
